THE HOW-DO-YOU-BARDOT MAILLOT

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I made this unitard (which I’d rather call a maillot) from the same self-drafted pattern I used for my No Windows Dress. I’m calling her the Bardot, because it reminds me of something swank and 60’s on holiday in St. Tropez.

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I totally hear you on the busty issue. I used to be a much bigger cup size and shied away from these sorts of shirts. But I do think if you found cups that are big enough for the inside bandeau, and made sure the bandea was nice and snug, it might just work…

Sewing a Neck Facing with Zipper

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